Bus Driver Trainer/Safety Coordinator

The Greece Central School District believes that all students benefit from a culture where diversity, inclusion, and equity with excellence are valued. Greece Central School District welcomes stakeholders who can collaborate with other staff to ensure that our policies, regulations, practices, programs and services promote equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Salary: $50,000 Minimum
Bargaining Unit (click here for contracts): GUSS Contract

Report Times:  8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Daily Hours:  8.5 (7.5 Paid)
Work Year:  52 Weeks
Supervisor: Assistant Director of Transportation

Civil Service Title: Bus Driver Trainer/Safety Coordinator (Competitive) 

Minimum Requirements: 
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma plus three (3) years of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in a school district transportation office and/or the operation of a bus in the transport of students.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Depending upon assignment, possession of a current Class *B* or Class *C* Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a *P* (Passenger) endorsement and *S* (School Bus) endorsement, issued by the State of New York at the time of appointment (must be twenty-one (21) years of age in order to be eligible to obtain required driver's license).

Must meet all other State and Federal pre-employment requirements of the position prior to
employment.

Desired Qualifications: 
Must possess or obtain 19A Certification within one year;
Must possess or obtain School Bus Driver Instructor (SBDI) Certification within 18 months;
Possesses and demonstrates a positive attitude and works well with others;
Excellent driving record;
Good attendance record;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Must exhibit professional demeanor;
Cultivate a culture of mutual respect and open, honest dialogue while prioritizing collaborative problem-solving;
Possess excellent computer skills;
Proficient in computer programs such as Google Docs, Word, and Excel/technology skills.;
Demonstrate a high level of confidentiality;
All sensitive information must remain privileged and protected without exception;
Self-sufficient, able to make confident decisions;
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, including multitasking and meeting deadlines amid multiple distractions;
Must be able to speak clearly and professionally to large and small groups;
Satisfactory evaluations during their years of employment.

Position Summary/Responsibilities: 
 Work as needed to train new employees, including Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) ;
Coordinate and conduct Annual DDR's, Biennial Road Tests, Written Tests, Annual Reviews and Abstracts;
Conduct Physical Standard Performance Tests (PPT) for drivers and attendants;
Coordinate and schedule Annual Driver 19A Physicals;
Coordinate and conduct school bus safety training for kindergarten orientations;
Coordinate and conduct in-school safety programs;
Coordinate and conduct all in-service training for drivers and attendants, including Pre-Service, 30 Hour Basic Course for Drivers;
Advanced Course for Drivers, 10 Hour Basic Course for Attendants and Refreshers;
Maintains 19A Files according to DMV/SED requirements;
Participate in the interview and hiring process of potential Driver and Attendant trainees;
May be asked to drive or attend as needed;
Willing to work various hours as needed;
Other duties as required.

Questions regarding this posting should be directed to:
Name: Mary Beth Riola
Title:  Assistant Director of Transportation
Email: [email protected]

All new employees must be fingerprinted and cleared for employment through the NYSED before employment begins.
The Greece Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.

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